OUTPOSTS OF WHITE RACE

Taranaki Daily News, 30 September 1929, Page 8

OUTPOSTS OF WHITE RACE

TRANS-TASMAN RELATIONS ALL-NEW ZEALAND DINNER GIVEN CLOSER UNDERSTANDING SOUGHT. TIME TO CEMENT FRIENDSHIP. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Australian Press Association. Received Sept. 29, 5.5 p.m, Melbourne, Sept. 29. An ‘-'all New Zealand” dinner 'given to political, civil, military and business leaders at Menzie’s Hotel on Friday night by Mr. H. J. Manson, AgentGeneral and Trade Commissioner for New Zealand in Australia, was a complete success. The guests included the LieutenantGovernor, Sir William Irvine, the Lord Mayor, the Inspector-General of Military Forces, Sir Harry Chauval, Sir John Monash, Rear-Admiral Sydenham, Major Richardson, Wing-Commander Cole, the Rt. Hon. W. A. Watt, Senator Guthrie, representing the Federal’ Government, the Hon. F. Groves, Minister of Railways representing the Premier, Sir John McFarland, Chancellor of the University, Sir William Brunton, Sir William Mcßeath, Sir Stephen Morell,. Sir John Higgins, and representatives of commercial interests. All food served was produced in New Zealand and the lavish decorations were typically New Zealand. The Lieutenant-Governor said Australia and New Zealand were bound together by two indissoluble common interests—security and kinship. It was essential the two countries should take a greater general interest in world-wide questions which were at present causing concern. Dr. Gilruth, proposing the toast of the Commonwealth and State of Victoria, deplored the poor communications between Australia and New Zealand and urged the need for better understanding between these two outposts of the white race. Senator Guthrie emphasised the necessity for better trade relationship and commercial connections. Mr. Watt, proposing the Dominion of New Zealand, said the gathering was the most representative ever held in Melbourne. He congratulated the Dominion on its energetic and esteemed representative in Melbourne. He complimented the Dominion also upon its natural advantages and progressive spirit. It was amazing that though Australia and New Zealand were the same in origin and destiny, neither country seemed to realise that fact. He hoped that from the present gathering there would result an invitation to Sir Joseph Ward to visit Australia officially. Now was the time to cement the friendship that should exist between the two countries commercially, privately ahd in defence. Replying, Mr. Manson said he was pleased with tlie sentiments expressed. The two countries should -know each other better and there should be a freer interchange of visits, more harmonious tariff and better relationship. This would banish misunderstanding and bring the countries closer together.